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What type of stimulation is delivered?

Explain

Why is this important?

Non- directional stimulation- dog does not know where the correction is coming from

With a leash correction the stimulus is directional. They know it is the handler giving the correction

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What are 4 main brand of e-collars?

Advantages/disadvantages?

Tri-tronics - Heavy duty, durable, lasts a long time- large remote can be inconvenient and not very subtle

Dogtra- many more levels - good for sensitive dogs and conditioning - not as durable. Lasts 1 1/2 - 2 years- stim a little more than a tap- have to buy specific two dog models. Have to reset stim between each dog

Sport dog/ pet safe- add extra collars as needed. Set stim level for each dog- set up like a remote- takes longer to set stimulation levels

Innotek - not as advanced as other brands- sharper stimulation

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What are the different stimulations

Nick/momentary- stim is short and only happens once

Continuous- stimulation occurs for as long as you press the buttonAutomatic shut off after 8-12 seconds

Low level- conditioning- to teach command- until they understand command and language

Advantages of e-collar

- removes handler involvement - trainer remains neutral - dog is in control of his own situation - useful on a wide variety of temperaments- long distance control- very little stress on dog- instant follow through - gives owner more security- dog has more freedom

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Disadvantages

- public perception - shock therapy- reliability - electronics will eventually fail- expensive- can be dangerous if used improperly- lack of educational material on proper use- people assume it's a quick fix and use without proper knowledge.

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Cautions

- until collar is conditioned do not stimulate dog around people or other animals. -may associate stim with the person or animal- work with a long line until dog is conditioned- if dog is not responding check collar is on and properly fit- ask if dog has ever been exposed to other types of stim collar. Eg electronic fence, bark collar- only use a remote collar to reinforce commands that have previously been conditioned.

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Aggression

Never use an e-collar to solve aggression problems -teaches suppression - may cause symptoms to be capped Creates a silent attacker

- use e-collar to teach incompatible behaviours

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Bark collars

- if underlying problem is not recognized it could make problems worse. Eg separation anxiety - suppresses symptoms and may make other symptoms worse. Pacing, drooling- supervise first session - prevent downward spiral. Dog barks because of stim